Dent County Bridge Report Card
Dent County scores 73 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dent County, Missouri
Dent County has 76 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.9% is at or below the 8.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,602 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dent County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 73/100 (C). The county has 76 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,602 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.9% | 15.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.1% of measured traffic | 7.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 85,122 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 8.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,602 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dent County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 19 S over Spring CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,164 | 1930 |
| Mo 32 E over Huzzah CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,204 | 1931 |
| Mo 19 S over Gladden CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 896 | 1924 |
| RT B E over Dry Fk Meramec Rvr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 569 | 1936 |
| RT B E over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 569 | 1939 |
| East 2nd Street over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1925 |
| Mo 19 S over Spring Br | High traffic | Fair | 5,164 | 1930 |
| Mo 72 E over Dry Fork CR | High traffic | Good | 5,072 | 2005 |
| Mo 72 E over Bunker CR | High traffic | Good | 5,072 | 2005 |
| Mo 72 E over Hyer Br | High traffic | Fair | 4,918 | 1996 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.